MOB Cyclocross Re-cap

Good morning everyone,

The 2007 North Carolina fall Cyclocross series has come and gone. The Mock Orange Cross Syndicate, consisting of Charles von Isenburg, Darryl Rains, Jared Roy, Chris Ramm, Bill Stein, Jay Cox, Chip Duckett, James Frinak, and Mark Jordan, had a great time this season and came up with some good results in the process.

Charles ended the season with a fifth spot in the overall Masters 35+ category. Charles has long known and appreciated the splendor of cross racing in the fall and is a great supporter of the sport. One of the best bike handlers around, Charles places consistently in the top ten in a very competitive masters field.

Darryl also had a great season, locking down a third place in the overall in the Master 45+ category. Darryl brings to the Syndicate just the right balance of grit, strength, and humor to battle it out with some of the regions most established and tactically sound cross racers. He regularly finishes in the top three in this category and coming from an extensive road background, seems to have found a new love in cyclocross.

Jay finished up the series with an overall third place in the CX3 category. Also coming from a road biking background of sorts, Jay really enjoyed cyclocross this season and is already looking forward to the winter series.

Jared Roy, new to North Carolina from Colorado, is the Master 35+ series champion! Jared is a guy who takes his cross very seriously and we are super pleased that he is on board with the Syndicate. As previously stated, the Masters 35+ field is one of the most competitive fields out there and to win the series is no small feat. Jared had to withstand a virtual onslaught from several key guys week in and week out to pull through with the series victory. This sort of consistency exemplifies what it takes to not only be competitive but to come out on top in the end. Way to go Jared!

There is also a team competition in the NC series in which the MOB finished fifth. This would not have happened without all members of the MOB Cross Syndicate coming out on the weekends and racing their bikes.

Thanks to all you guys!For more information on the fall and winter cyclocross series please visit www.nccyclocross.com.

MOB Holiday Crossmas Party and Crossmas Ride!

Hello Friends,

Good afternoon. We hope you all are all well and are having a great time gearing up (pardon the pun) for the holiday season!

We would like to announce the first MOB Holiday Crossmas Party! This event will serve two purposes: 1) a customer appreciation holiday party, and 2) a way for the cyclocross enthusiast to stave off withdrawal symptoms between the fall and winter cross seasons in North Carolina. The Holiday Crossmas Party will feature light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as well as some sweet Cyclocross action on the big screen! That is correct, we will be featuring some awesome cross racing on the big screen here at the MOB. The Holiday Crossmas Party will take place from 5-7 pm on Thursday December 20. We will see you then! It is going to be fun.

The second annual MOB Crossmas ride will take place on Wednesday, December 26. This is a great ride. We will meet at the shop at 1 pm and ride out to Tanglewood Park. Once we get to the park, we will ride the singletrack trails out there and then return home. Those that meet at the shop can plan on about a four hour jaunt. Another option for those who would like to skip the road section is to meet us out at the park at 2 pm. We will meet at the main trailhead near the soccer fields. The trails out there a really good and are especially fun on the cross bikes, but of course mountain bikes are welcome. We're looking forward to this ride for sure!

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

The new MOB socks are available!

The new Mock Orange socks are here! Wool, argyle, high cuff, what's not to like? These babies are available now just in time for the holidays. Did someone say stocking stuffer?

Thanks!

Introducing MOB cycling caps!

Check out the new MOB cycling caps! Arriving just in time for the season of giving, these caps are stylin' and of course they are very functional. These are excellent stocking stuffers for the biking enthusiast(s) in your life. Quantities are somewhat limited for this first run, so don't delay in swinging by the shop to grab a couple for the holidays!

Thanks!

Piedmont Flyers Thanksgiving Road Ride and Bikes for Kids

Commemorate the season this Thursday with the 3rd annual Piedmont Flyers Thanksgiving Day Road Ride! This casual pace road ride will leave the Lewisville Square at 9 am for about 40 miles worth of fresh air. There is also a shortcut option available for those that have to get home a little earlier to carve the turkey. This will be a great way to get psyched up for some serious feasting later in the day.

Also, as the holidays are upon us it is time once again to think about the very worthwhile "Bikes For Kids " program put on by the Piedmont Flyers. This is basically a "bike drive" that raises money for kid's bikes for children in the area that otherwise may not be able to obtain a new set of wheels. It is the season for giving, and the Flyers are in the process of taking donations to once again make this a memorable year for as many children as possible. For more information visit http://www.piedmontflyers.com/ or give us a call at the shop.

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

MOB Saturday Training Rides

Friends,

Hello to everyone. Hope all is well where you are.

We wanted to remind everyone that the Saturday road training rides have begun. The ride leaves the shop promptly at 11 am and returns around 2 in the afternoon. The average pace for this ride is around 17 mph, which is great for aerobic base building. Led by at least two MOB Cycling team members, this is a ride where no one gets dropped and everyone is sure to enjoy themselves. So put the Saturday MOB training ride on your schedule. This is a great way to log some miles with some nice folks and enjoy some good fresh air on Saturday.

Thanks and we'll see you soon!

Saturday Training Rides and Cross Baby!

Friends,

Good morning. What nice weather we are having here! This coming weekend should be awesome.

This is a reminder that the MOB Saturday training rides begin this week. This road ride will leave the shop at 11 am and return around two in the afternoon. The rides will be led by MOB cycling team members and the average speed will be 17 mph. We are really looking forward to beginning these rides this year. This is a great way to keep those pedals turning over in the cooler months when motivation can sometimes wane a little bit. These rides are at a good steady 17 mph for three hours so come prepared, but certainly no one will be dropped. We are looking forward to seeing you all for a ride this Saturday.

For those of you interested in mixing it up a little bit this time of year, head on down to Southern Pines on Sunday for round four of the NC Cyclocross series! We are right in the middle of cross season and it is so fun. The MOB Cross Syndicate is having a blast this year and coming up with some good results in the process (but most importantly having a good time). You can keep up with the action here: http://www.nccyclocross.com/. The members of the syndicate are: Chip Duckett, Charles von Isenburg, Darryl Rains, Chris Ramm, Jared Roy, Jay Cox, Bill Stein, and Mark Jordan. Keep an eye on these fine fellows; for this is a special group indeed! So, again, the series heads to Southern Pines this weekend, followed by the NC UCI event in Hendersonville the next. If you have time on Sunday, come on out to the cross race. There is a category for everyone and the racing is very spectator friendly. This is truly a great way to spend an autumn afternoon. Hopefully we will see some MOBers out over the next few weeks!

Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

Heart Healthy Pedal Push/Amended Training Ride Schedule

Friends,

Good morning! I hope you are all well and enjoying this nice autumn weather. Thanks to everyone who came out for the final weekend of Mocktoberfest. A lot of fun was had by all and we are already looking forward to next year! You can view pictures from the third sort of annual “Cyclocross Jamboree” at http://www.mockorangebikes.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=13.

This coming Saturday, November 3 is the High Point Regional Health System Heart Healthy Pedal Push! This is a great ride that begins and ends at the Fitness Center at High Point Regional Health System. Rodney Simpson, an esteemed member of the MOB Cycling Team, has worked very hard to promote and put on this ride this year, so it is going to be great. There is a 30 mile and a 50 mile option, both beginning and ending at the Fitness Center which is located at 601 N. Elm Street in High Point. The ride begins at 9:30 am and will be held rain or shine. You can register online at www.givetohighpointregional.com or www.active.com. If you have any questions about this great ride call or come by the shop. This ride will serve as the MOB training ride for this week, so head on over to High Point on Saturday morning for the Pedal Push!

Speaking of the MOB training rides, we have amended the schedule a little bit. The training rides moving forward through the cooler months will be on Saturday at 11 am. Due to schedule conflicts with other events (the NC Cyclocross series for one, www.nccyclocross.com) Saturdays, rather than Sundays, seem to be a little more agreeable for the MOB road rides. So the rides have been moved to Saturday, beginning Saturday, November 10, at 11 am. These will three to four hour training rides in the 16-19 mph range, and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling team. When the weather is cool out there, there is nothing like a group of like-minded folks to help the motivation. So again, beginning Saturday November 10 the winter training rides will begin at 11 am. We’ll see you then!

Thanks and have a great day!

Pics from the Cyclocross-dress Jamboree

The pics have started coming in from this year's edition of the Cyclocross-Dress Jamboree... More to come...
Jamboree Pics

Cyclocross-dress Jamboree and Off-Season Training Ride This Weekend!

Friends,

We hope you are all enjoying this nice mild autumn we are having here and have been able to take advantage of it! This weekend is the one we have all been waiting for, the grand finale of Mocktoberfest: the third sort of annual Cyclocross-dress Jamboree and Training Season kick-off ride!

This unique and prestigious event is a celebration of cyclocross and Halloween all at the same time. This year’s derby will take place on Saturday evening, October 27. We will meet at the shop at 7:30 for the pre-race meeting and warm-up. The course will be open for previewing at 8:45 with the official race starting at 9:00 pm. This event is as much a spectacle as it is anything and the only stipulation upon entering the “race” is that one must be costumed for Halloween. We are looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 7:30!

Switching gears a little bit, the following day is your opportunity to start the off-season with a bang! We will begin our off-season road rides on Sunday, October 28 at 1 pm from the shop. These rides will be three to four hours in length and will be at a steady “training” type pace, in the 17-19 mph range. They will be held each Sunday through the fall and winter and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling Team. To commemorate the beginning of the “training season” Charles will be preparing his famous bratwurst hot off the grill, complete with beverages and all the trimmings, for riders upon their return to the shop. This will be a spectacular way to close Mocktoberfest for the year as well as begin the training season, so do not miss this great autumn ride.

Thanks and we’ll see you this weekend!

Mocktoberfest, part 2

Friends,

We hope you are all enjoying this late season warm weather we are having and have been able to take advantage of it with some biking! Mocktoberfest has been a smashing success so far. Thanks to everyone who came out to “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” at the Children’s Home last weekend. It was a great day and fun was certainly had by all!

The second half of “Mocktoberfest” promises to be just as exhilarating as the first half. Here is an itinerary:

October 14: MTB Ride at Dark Mountain, 2 pm
Meet the MOB crew at the visitor’s center at Kerr Scott Dam Park in Wilkesboro. This will be a great afternoon of off-road biking that you’ll not want to miss! Call the shop for details and directions.

October 20: Cyclocross Clinic at Hanes Park 12-2 pm
Join MOB ‘cross rider Darryl Rains at Hanes Park at 12 noon for a nice ‘cross session. This clinic is for beginners and experienced cyclocross riders alike, and will cover the basic techniques of the sport. The afternoon will also feature several Kona demo ‘cross bikes for all to enjoy. There will also be a post clinic ride that will be very enjoyable.

October 27: 3rd semi-annual Cyclocross-dressing Jamboree at the MOB
Pre-Race meeting and warm up – 7:30 pm
Race – 9 pm

October 28: First off-season training ride with beer and brats upon return.
Start the off-season with a bang! We will begin our off-season road rides on Sunday, October 28 at 1 pm from the shop. These rides will be three to four hours in length and will be at a steady “training” type pace. They will be held each Sunday through the fall and winter and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling Team. To commemorate the beginning of the “training season” Charles will be preparing his famous bratwurst hot off the grill, complete with beverages and all the trimmings, for riders upon their return to the shop. This will be a spectacular way to close Mocktoberfest for the year as well as begin the training season, so do not miss this great autumn ride.

Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day; final "Tuesday Night Special" party

Hello friends,

This is a quick reminder about this coming weekend’s “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” and next Tuesday’s “Tuesday Night Special” rider appreciation night and sale.

The first event in our “Mocktoberfest” celebration will take place this Saturday. We will be commemorating “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” out at The Children’s Home in Winston-Salem, located at 1001 Reynolda Road from 11 am to 3 in the afternoon. This is a day that basically is set aside on the calendar to grab a kid and hit the trail! Originally this day was put together as a way to honor Jack Doub, a local young mountain biker who passed away suddenly several years ago. It has gained momentum and grown into a national observance and is a lot of fun! All are welcome, burgers and dogs will be provided compliments of Jay Doub. All we ask are that participating kids rsvp via info@mockorangebikes.com or by calling the shop at (336) 722-6678, as limited bikes and helmets will be available. Feel free, though, to bring your own and ride some bikes with the MOB crew! CycleSafe.org will be on hand with kids helmets for sale for $5. Of course, we could always use some volunteers, so if you’re interested in helping out let us know. Our normal mountain bike ride will leave the shop at 9:30, and will end at The Children’s Home for this event. We will not have a road ride this week. We’re looking forward to Saturday, so we will see you then!

“Mocktoberfest” continues this coming Tuesday with our season concluding “Tuesday Night Special.” The ride will be followed by a “Rider Appreciation Night” party on the porch of the MOB. Since our daylight hours have been lessening by the day, the ride will leave from the shop promptly at six o’clock. It is probably a good idea to bring a rear flashing light for this evening ride. As for the Rider Appreciation celebration, we will convene post-ride on the veranda at the MOB to enjoy each other’s company and the nice fall weather. As an added bonus, we will have some clothing super-specials going on. By that we mean that there will be some great deals on various articles of biking clothes. These deals are one time only and are “first come first serve” in nature. We will also provide some nice refreshments. We are really looking forward to this. We have had lots of fun with the Tuesday Night Special this year, and this will be a great way finish out the season!

All of our previous model year bikes are on major sale this month for “Mocktoberfest,” so if you are in need of some wheels this is a great time to take action.

See you soon!

Nutrition and Hydration

Friends,

As you all know, it has been really hot here lately! With temperatures skirting up around one hundred degrees for weeks on end, proper on the bike hydration and nutrition become even more important than usual. A few key tips for staying hydrated while biking are:

-Pre-Hydrate. Drink water during the course of your normal day, even when you are not on the bike.

-Take in fluids even if you are not “thirsty”. It is an excellent idea to take sips from your water bottle every time it even crosses your mind. By doing this, you are basically addressing dehydration before it occurs. This is just preventative maintenance for your body on the bike.

-In really hot weather, it could be a good idea to supplement one’s water intake with a sports drink of some sort. These beverages offer electrolyte replacement and some products will even increase your caloric intake, decreasing your chances of a total bonk out in the hot sun.

-Eat some solid foods as well. Your body needs more than just water. Nutrients found in energy bars and gels will help you feel better for longer on hot days.

-On really long rides, bring the hydration pack. That’s 70 to 100 ounces of fluids right there!

So, hydration and nutrition are always very important in biking, but even more so in hot weather like we’ve had here as of late. So it is with great elation that we announce our Hydration and Nutrition product sale! All of our hydration packs, both by Camelbak and Dakine, will be 15% off from now through the Bridge to Bridge Challenge Century ride on September 16. Nutrition products including all Hammer products, Endurox products, Cytomax products, and all Nuun products will all be 15% off as well. So this is the time to stock up on your hydration and nutrition needs for the remainder of the season.

Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

Hanes Park Classic - -8/5/07

This Sunday is the Hanes Park Classic! This is a fantastic day down in the West End. Not only is there quality bike racing for participants and spectators alike, but this is a full-blown family fun experience! The promoter, Winston-Salem based Cyclesafe.org, has done an excellent job in spear–heading this day and making it a true top notch happening in Winston-Salem. This year, the pro race is part of the prestigious NRC calendar, which insures that some of the country’s top cycling talent will be in attendance. Amateur racing begins in the morning, there is a 5k run at 2:05 in the afternoon, followed by the pro race at 3:30. There are also kid friendly attractions in the expo area, and the course rolls right in front of the MOB, so we will be rockin’ for sure! The race promoter can always use more volunteers for this event, so if you’d like to help out please let us know. For more information about this fun time, please visit www.cyclesafe.org.

Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

Hanes Park Classic - -8/5/07

This Sunday is the Hanes Park Classic! This is a fantastic day down in the West End. Not only is there quality bike racing for participants and spectators alike, but this is a full-blown family fun experience! The promoter, Winston-Salem based Cyclesafe.org, has done an excellent job in spear–heading this day and making it a true top notch happening in Winston-Salem. This year, the pro race is part of the prestigious NRC calendar, which insures that some of the country’s top cycling talent will be in attendance. Amateur racing begins in the morning, there is a 5k run at 2:05 in the afternoon, followed by the pro race at 3:30. There are also kid friendly attractions in the expo area, and the course rolls right in front of the MOB, so we will be rockin’ for sure! The race promoter can always use more volunteers for this event, so if you’d like to help out please let us know. For more information about this fun time, please visit www.cyclesafe.org.

Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

A few "MOB Sightings" for you...

Ashley McKenzie and the Great Divide Race

Here is Ashley McKenzie particiapating in the Great Divide Race. The Great Divide Race is a self-supported, solo competition following the 2,490-mile Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Traversing Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico, the route demands over 200,000 feet of climbing along it's length. Competitors carry all equipment necessary to negotiate the backcountry, restocking on food and other supplies from the small towns along the route. Here is Ashley on his "Mobilt" Kona Kula 29er. See http://www.greatdividerace.com/ for more information and check the MOBlog again soon for a race report from Ashley.

Look 555

June is Look 555 month here at the MOB. This bike, comprised fully of tube-to-tube carbon, is great for long rides and criteriums alike. The really killer thing about it is that it comes with a full Ultegra group and Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheels, and until the end of June is priced at $2500! If you combine that with the lifetime service offered by the MOB, then you've got a really good package ready to roll. For more details check out these links:

Look 555 Description

Look Products

or call or come by the shop.

Thanks!

Ed Crandall and his new machine

Check out Ed's new bike. It's a custom Orbea Lobular fresh from Spain. Ed is a big-time Campagnolo devotee, and his bike is kitted out accordingly. Look at that paint job! Great work Ed. Can't wait to see you on the road.

Joff Williams and his sweet new Orbea

Check out this picture of Joff Williams and his hot new custom Lobular from Orbea. With an aluminum front triangle and carbon rear

Joeff Williams and his sweet new Orbea

Check out this picture of Joeff Williams and his hot new custom Lobular from Orbea. With an aluminum front triangle and carbon rear, Dura-Ace and Kysrium SLs, this bike is ready to race or ready for a nice country ride. Nice work Joeff!

Cobbles!

Check out these sweet cobbles in front of the shop!





Actually, the city is doing some utility work out front and uncovered this layer of cobblestones. (We are open, of course.)Seeing these cobbles makes one think about times gone by here in the not-so-sleepy West End. Perhaps the road should be re-finished in this fashion. That would be awesome for the Hanes Park Criterium held later in the Summer!

Tuesday Night Special, 5/2/07

Anyone up for a ride?

Hello friends. Hope everyone is enjoying this nice spring weather we’re having here in the piedmont of North Carolina. We wanted to let you all know about some key bike rides that the Mock Orange has going this week.



As today is Tuesday, the “Tuesday Night Special” will leave the shop at its normal time of 6 pm (ish). So, come on out and enjoy some biking around town this evening. If you rode really hard over the weekend, this is a great recovery. If you are just getting back into biking, this is a great ride. The ride itself is a 15 - 17 miler in and around Winston-Salem. The pace is extremely casual. So, come on out for some biking this evening!



The MOB Women’s Ride will return to the road this week. This ride is great for women who like to ride road bikes. Less training, more fresh air is what this ride is all about. Meet at the shop at 12 noon.



Also, the Saturday morning ride this week promises to be really nice. We will leave the shop at the normal time of 10 am, head out to Germanton via Baux Mountain Road, and do a nice loop out on the north side of town. This ride this week will probably end up being a three and a half hour ride, close to 60 miles in length, at a casual and enjoyable pace. The weather should be awesome, so put this one on your calendar for this weekend.



This Saturday is going to be extra fun because at 2:45 pm a super sweet mountain bike ride will be leaving from the shop. This ride will transpire at Hobby Park in Winston-Salem. So, meet at the shop at 2:45 if you need to follow someone to Hobby, or meet at Hobby at 3:00. This ride will surely be a blast because the MOB MTB crew really likes the dirt. So take care of your errands or housework in the morning and head over to Hobby Park for some great singletrack action.



Thanks, and we’ll see you soon for a bike ride!

MOB Haiku Contest Winner!

We have a winner of the first Mock Orange Bikes Spring Biking Haiku Contest! The winner is Guy Spiher. Guy has procured a free Cyfac bike set-up courtesy of the service department at MOB. The winning entry is:

Where are my bike shoes
Where have I left my helmet
Is it in my car

We also have an honorable mention here from poet Wally Wallace:

Ultimate disguise
Camouflage of the subtle
Hairy legs, never stubble!

Awesome! Wally will receive a complimentary MOB t-shirt of his choice.

Great work guys! Everyone stay tuned for the next MOB literary contest.

Thanks!

National Day of Climate Action, April 14, 2007

As part of "Step It Up 2007", the largest day of citizen action focusing on global warming in our nation's history, we will be hosting two bike rides from the shop. The 10 am road ride will leave as normal from MOB, this week being around a 50 mile round trip, and there will also be a a super mellow and fun ride for all sorts of bikes or other human powered vehicles leaving at 10:30. This ride will be approximately 12 miles. These rides are in addition to the MOB Women's ride. The women's ride is road oriented this week and will leave the shop at 12 noon. This is a social ride for women who like to ride road bikes. So come on out this Saturday and be a part of this national day of climate action! For more information please visit www.stepitup2007.org.

Also, this Saturday is "Healthy Kids Day" at Hanes Park across from the shop. Sponsored by the Central YMCA, this event will have many informational outlets for the whole family. Cyclesafe, Winston-Salem's bicycle safety resource, will be on hand to educate children on proper helmet fitting. They will also have Kids Bell Helmets available for an inexpensive purchase price of $5. As we all know, there is no better activity for kids than going for a bike ride! So come on out and support healthy kids this weekend.

Haikus, Installment 2

Here are some more MOBer authored haikus. Thanks and keep them coming! This is great fun. The winner will be announced on April 15.

Where are my bike shoes
Where have I left my helmet
Is it in the car

The trail calls to me
The sun shines in my window
My bike is ready
-Guy

That wonderful hill.
Take my wheel, my turn to pull.
Exhilaration!

Damn that traffic jam.
Oh wait, I'm riding my bike,
Love that traffic jam!
-David

Buy an Orbea
It’s the best on the market
Win the criterium
-Duncan (works for Orbea)

Burning Acid Flows
Quads Scream Their Silent Laments
Speed Is Triumphant

Ever Moving ‘Round
Consistency Of Yin Yang
Essence Of Roadie

Gu Or Not To Gu
Carbohydrate Or Protein
Bonk Is The Question
-Wally

Spring is here! Let's Ride
Heading to Mock Orange Bikes
Tires, Tubes, Tape, Food, Done!
-Mike

Guardian Of Mind
Powerless If Left Behind
Helmet less Buffoon

No More Training Wheels
Child Smiles In New Found Freedom
Father Wipes A Tear
-Wally

MOBer submitted haikus!

Here are a few entries in the Great Mock Orange Bikes Haiku Contest of '07:

My first century
Legs don't feel so bad after
Next time bring ButtR
-Andrew

Sitting on my bike
Not thinking of any other place
Warm air on my face
-Anonymous

Avoiding Blackholes
Tuesdays Seven Summits Ride
Was Cut Too But Four
-Chet

Me and my Orca
On our way to Lewisville
Bet you’re jealous
-Daryl

My bike hates the cold.
The sun helps my bike go fast.
Riding keeps me young.
-Mindy

Oh my god that hurt;
wheels are bent frame broke in two.
Sweet, new bike for me!
-Dave

Nice work to you all. Keep 'em coming MOBers! We are taking submissions until April 15. The winner of the contest recieves $50 towards a Cyfac Postural Fit. Just remember the theme is springtime and biking. We know there are some true literary guru's out there on the roads, so let us hear from you! Send entries to jay@mockorangebikes.com.

New ride schedule starting this Saturday, March 17!

Friends,

Starting this Saturday, March 17, the MOB Saturday road rides for the spring and summer season will begin. There will actually be two rides, a “B” style ride leaving at 10 and starting next Saturday, March 24, a “Women’s Ride” lead by Erika von Isenburg, at 12 noon. These rides will be great fun so come on out.

The 10 am ride will be a two and a half to three hour ride in and around the greater Winston-Salem area. North, South, East, or West, nowhere is off limits for this ride. Average pace will be between 14-16 mph. Do come prepared for at least two hours in the saddle for this one. This ride is truly a great way to kick off the weekend with some nice fresh air!

The 12 o’clock “Women’s Ride” will be lead by Erika von Isenburg. This outing will be geared toward women who like to ride and the focus will be more of a “social” one than a pure “training” type ride. This ride will alternate between road biking and mountain biking bi-weekly. The first of these rides will be a mountain bike ride at Tanglewood Park at noon on March 24. This is an excellent way to meet other women who like to go for bike rides. If you have any questions, please contact the shop.

Thanks and we’ll see you soon!

Mock Orange Jerseys are here!

The long awaited Mock Orange Bikes biking shirts are here! Available in both the "classic" pink and brown design and the new orange and blue, these jerseys are sure to stand out in the group. Quantities are somewhat limited, so come by and pick yours up while they're in stock!

Race Report: Weekend Success in Greenville

We received this race report from Evan Solida, MOB Cycling Team Captain, regarding week two of the Greenville Spring Training Series in Greenville, SC:

Craig scored the BIG win in Greenville this past sunday by attacking a 6-man breakaway and coming in solo for an astounding victory. Add this to a win at Wake Speedway in January and a 3rd at BMW, as well as 4th on Saturday, and Craig will be joining Zach in competing in the Pro/1/2 field.
Zach, AJ, Chris, Frank and I all pulled in some good results and strong finishes yet again this weekend.
Poor Chris flatted half a mile from the finish. I managed to get 9th on Saturday in a break in-between
Craig's group and the pack. It's only March 5th and
the team is proving to be very strong, even with limited numbers.
Add the fact that Craig had to borrow AJ's bike 5-minutes before the start of the event and it's even more impressive.
Good going, guys!

Return of the Tuesday Night Special! March 13

Well friends, we have weathered some cold wintery conditions the past few weeks, but there is hope on the horizon. Temperatures are in the sixties this week, and the time change to daylight savings time is coming earlier this spring than it has in recent years. Of course, this means that the "Tuesday Night Special" will resume on Tuesday, March 13.

The Tuesday Night Special is a casual, social, beginner friendly bike ride that leaves from the MOB at 6:15 each Tuesday during daylight savings time. This is a great way to dust off the biking cobwebs and to jog the memory for riding in a group. The ride traverses through the neighborhoods surrounding the shop, usually meandering over to Wake Forest, through the Bethabara area, over the famous cobblestones, eventually winding back to the shop. The total distance is usually between 15-17 miles.

For more experienced riders, this ride is great for recovery. Of course, the "Seven Summits" of the West End area are still here for those who would like to throw some hill repeats into their training. So, come on out Tuesday, March 13 for the first "Tuesday Night Special" of the year!

Welcome Sarah Rhoades!

Congrats Julie & Jay on the birth of Sarah Rhoades Cox! We wish all of you the very best!

Cyfac Postural Fit System

Fresh from France, MOB is pleased to introduce the Cyfac Postural Fit System. This is a revolutionary new bicycle fitting method devised through years of research into bio-mechanics and cycling. MOB is one of only a select few retailers in this country to have the Cyfac Postural System. The fit process itself is extremely efficient as we ascertain your exact measurements and your bicycle componentry, and plug your information into a comprehensive database. You then have your personalized computer print-out containing your fit information. It is a very simple process, but highly effective!

The cost for the fit is $150. You will need to come to the shop with cycling shorts and a top that exposes your shoulders, so that we can take the measurements that we need. We will also need to know the brands and models of your shoes, pedals and saddle. You will choose from one of four disciplines (road, triathalon, cyclocross or mountain bike). At the end of the fit we will provide you with your detailed dimensions, a schematic for your bicycle set up, your cleat position corrected for you pedals and shoes, as well as blue print for your ideal frame. If you would like the schematics for an of the other disciplines, there is an additional charge of $50 each. Once the measuring and the computation is finished, if you wish, we can fit your bike according to the schematics. The fee for the bike setup is $50 and does not include any parts required, for instance a different stem.

To schedule your CPS fit, please call the shop (336.722.6678) or email us (info@mockorangebikes.com). If you are still not convinced, there is more about the Cyfac Postural System below:

The Cyfac Postural System (CPS) is a methodology and fit machine for harmonizing the relationship between cyclist and bicycle across all cycling discplines and performance levels. The approach draws from multiple recent scientific and mathematical theories and developments and applies these to a greater application of human physiology and ergonomics. The CPS is grounded in the latest scientific principles and medical advances; the theories that support the CPS method feature in more than 2,000 independently published studies/articles detailing performance in endurance sports and cycling in particular. The Cyfac Postural System’s foundation and back-end is highly sophisticated yet the actual application of the CPS method by taking key measurements via the Postural cabin and by treating data via the CPS website is simple, precise, reproducible, and comprehensible.

The CPS optimizes the following criteria:

Comfort: Reduce fatigue – Aid recuperation – Eliminate soreness. How ? Limit muscular, joint, tendon tensions and amplitudes.

Performance: Optimize power transfer throughout entire 360 degree of pedal stroke - Optimize pulmonary and blood oxygen transfer. How? By optimizing the complex relationship between muscular strength, cadence and muscular work.

Health: Prevent joint, tendon, and muscular pathologies. How? By limiting joint amplitudes, by reducing muscle tension, by positioning less traumatically.

Aerodynamics: Limit frontal surface area exposed to the wind without generating any physiological or biomechanical constraints to the above criteria.

The CPS is the only comprehensive fit protocol available in the cycling world—the cyclist-bicycle couple are treated across the full spectrum of physiological characteristics along with the interplay of frame geometry dynamics. Rigorously validated, using the latest advances in the medical/scientific community, and simple to do, the CPS allows for unmatched sophistication, precision, and reproducibility in the fitting of all levels of cyclists. The end result of a CPS study is a position that takes into account optimized breathing, optimized oxygen uptake and oxygen distribution through the body’s cardio-vascular system, proper leg, arm, and body extension for comfort, sustained power generation, prevention of strain, and increased endurance/resistance to fatigue. Ride better, for longer, and injury free.

Look 585 and 565 demo bikes

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1/6/07-Training ride pics

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MOB training ride pics, 12/30/06

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More pics at: MOB Gallery